| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5878248 | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Persistent hiccups may have a considerable impact on general health through disturbance of diet, sleep, and mood. They can cause exhaustion, malnutrition, dehydration, wound dehiscence, and even death in extreme cases. We report a complex clinical case of intractable hiccups in a patient with cancer of the pancreas and Parkinson's disease and some of the problems encountered when attempting symptom control. We also discuss a potential therapeutic response to a novel agent, amantadine, unlicensed in the treatment of hiccups.
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Authors
Sarah K. MBChB, BSc Hons, MRCP, Anne MBChB, MRCGP, FRCP, Miriam J. MBChS (Hons), MD, FRCP, MRCGP,